| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Colonist at age 18 |
| 1 | Severely injured. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 2 | Became a Engineer/Gunner at age 22 |
| 2 | Is now a Crewman |
| 2 | Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 2 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 2 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 1 |
| 2 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 3 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 26 |
| 3 | You are blamed for an accident that causes the death of several crew members. Your guilt drives you to excel. |
| 3 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 4 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 30 |
| 4 | You are tormented by or quarrel with an officer or fellow crewman. Gain that character as a Rival. |
| 5 | Became a Scientist at age 34 |
| 5 | A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 6 | Continued as Scientist at age 38 |
| 6 | Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 7 | Continued as Scientist at age 42 |
| 7 | Assigned to work on a secret project for a patron or organisation. |
| 8 | Voluntarily left Scientist |
| 8 | Became a Enforcer at age 46 |
| 8 | Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 | Became a Explorer at age 50 |
| 9 | Scarred. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Retired at age 54 |
| 10 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |